How far is North Stamford, CT from Southington, CT?

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Southington, CT is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.09 mi
01h 19m
Flight
46.85 mi
75.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.85 mi
Kilometers
75.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.09 mi
Kilometers
95.1 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southington
Fri, May 1, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Fri, May 1, 6:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-05-01T03:30
Arrive Southington
Fri, May 1, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Stamford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milford
CT

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From North Stamford
29.5 mi
00h 39m
To Southington
29.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph W
Destination
Southington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Friday
Using Meriden as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Stamford and Southington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Southington.

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Road

    42 m · 7 sec · Cascade Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North Stamford Road

    145 m · 19 sec · North Stamford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 51 sec · North Stamford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    26.7 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden

    1323 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Whitney Avenue

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Meriden Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and Southington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
26.7 mi · 45%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
14.1 mi · 24%
Whitney Avenue
5.75 mi · 10%
South Main Street
5.33 mi · 9%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 7%
High Ridge Road
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

26.7 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 39m from North Stamford
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Stamford and Sunny near Southington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to Southington?

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from North Stamford and 29.6 miles from Southington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Stamford and Sunny near Southington.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Southington. Straight-line distance: 46.85 mi (75.4 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Southington

#2 Southington

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population43,829
Coordinates41.5964900, -72.8776000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Southington (-72.8776, 41.59649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.41
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.21 $16.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.86 $10.10 $20.21
Diesel $6.00 $12.47 $24.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stamford and Southington. The current time is 03:30:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.